​​Financial Education

Scarborough Alliance is dedicated to helping union members increase their financial knowledge
When it comes to retirement planning and investing, more knowledge means having more power over your financial future. Increasing your financial literacy while working with a trusted advisor who can create a savings plan you can stick with will help you attain your financial goals, both leading up to and during retirement. Explore our articles, calculators, and videos on various financial topics.

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Social Security – MemberMinds Video

 While social security was established to provide financial support for the elderly, many people fail to consider how social security benefits work, what they can expect to receive and …Read More

Asset Allocation & Diversification – MemberMinds Video

 Asset allocation and diversification are two critical components many investment professionals use when creating mutual fund portfolios to meet investor objectives. Nick Escalante, AVP, Senior Investment Strategist for PlanMember …Read More

Beneficiaries – MemberMinds Video

Proper designation and regular review of your retirement account beneficiaries are essential to ensuring that what remains in your accounts after you pass on goes exactly where you want. All …Read More

Working with Financial Advisors – MemberMinds Video

Working with a financial advisor can help you tackle important financial decisions about retirement planning, but the decision of who to choose can be difficult. This episode of MemberMinds on …Read More

Common Investor Mistakes – MemberMinds Video

Many retirement investors make mistakes that can ultimately lead to a smaller savings nest egg at retirement. Achieving a financially secure retirement takes a disciplined, long-term investment approach. Host Tom …Read More